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Yellow Card black triangle reporting — GPhC CRA MCQ

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A newly marketed medicine marked with a black triangle is suspected to have caused severe photosensitivity in a patient. The pharmacist has enough information to identify the patient, medicine and reaction. What is the most appropriate action?

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Correct answer: B — Submit a Yellow Card report because serious suspected reactions to black-triangle medicines should be reported.

The Yellow Card scheme accepts suspected adverse drug reactions; proof of causality is not required. Serious reactions and reactions to black-triangle medicines are particularly important to report. Pharmacists, patients and other healthcare professionals can submit reports.

Reference: MHRA Yellow Card scheme; BNF